Dustin Byfuglien RUMORS & NEWS

CBS Sports
"After the Winnipeg Jets suffered a crushing loss to the Anaheim Ducks in overtime in Game 3, there was concern that the Jets could suffer another loss after the game.
Dustin Byfuglien received a two-minute minor when he punched or shoved (or both) Ducks forward Corey Perry in the back of the..."
April 21

North Jersey
"Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien may have just cross-checked his team out of the NHL playoffs.
He received a four-game suspension from the NHL Department of Player Safety, announced this afternoon, for what coach Alain Vigneault described as a “violent” and “deliberate” hit on J.T...."
April 04

CBS Sports
"Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety Thursday following an unpenalized cross-check to the back of New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller's neck.
Miller was already on the ice when Byfuglien delivered the blow. The Rangers forward..."
April 01

Winnipeg Free Press
"The Winnipeg Jets will get some big help back in the lineup tonight when they play host to the storied Montreal Canadiens... ‘big’ being the key word here.
Dustin Byfuglien, the 6-5, 260-something-pound defenceman, returns to the lineup after missing nine games due to injury. The Jets are 6-3..."
March 26

Sportsnet
"Evander Kane failed to show up in time for Winnipeg’s game in Vancouver earlier this week following an incident with Dustin Byfuglien and other teammates, Sportsnet has learned.
It was previously believed the Jets had made Kane a scratch for the game in his hometown. Following the 3-2 overtime..."
February 06

Winnipeg Sun
"It certainly didn’t take Dustin Byfuglien long to work his way back into the top-six forward mix.
After Evander Kane suffered a knee injury early in the first period of Thursday’s 6-2 triumph over the Phoenix Coyotes, there was Byfuglien taking the majority of minutes alongside Mark Scheifele..."
October 11

NHL.com
"Winnipeg Jets forward Dustin Byfuglien left the game Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an upper-body injury and will not return.
Byfuglien's final shift ended with 4:55 remaining in the second period. "
April 06

Winnipeg Free Press
"Paul MAURICE is starting to dig this Dustin Byfuglien -- part D-man, part forward -- a hybrid.
The Winnipeg Jets' big man, playing his seventh game as a forward who drops back to the point on the power play, brought the MTS Centre crowd to its feet Saturday night by scoring the winner in a 5-4..."
January 26

Winnipeg Free Press
"DUSTIN BYFUGLIEN won't ever reveal the number. His weight -- listed at 265 pounds in the Winnipeg Jets training camp guide -- will remain between him and the club.
But he does look leaner and quicker for what it's worth. And when he was asked if he was down in weight after the first official..."
September 13

Winnipeg Free Press
"Dustin Byfuglien’s arrival to Jets training camp is always a major happening and this year is no different.
The all-star defenceman arrived in Winnipeg sometime over the weekend and reported for captain’s practice this morning looking slimmer and fitter than he has in his time with the..."
September 09

Pro Hockey Talk
"The Winnipeg Jets boast some polarizing players such as Evander Kane and Ondrej Pavelec but none of them are quite like Dustin Byfuglien.
Really the NHL has seen few – if any – specimens who resemble Big Buff. The Jets franchise’s recent track record of moves suggests that they’re happy to..."
August 23

Winnipeg Free Press
"Dustin Byfuglien is going to be mentioned in trade talks as the NHL draft draws closer and the talking point that will be raised again and again is his weight.
It was evident Byfuglien grew heavier this season as the games moved on and according to accredited Jets blogger Pete Tessier, the..."
June 11

Winnipeg Sun
"Dustin Byfuglien was attending to a personal matter in Minnesota Monday and was not with the Winnipeg Jets for their practice at BB&T Center.
But coach Claude Noel says the big defenceman is expected to travel to Florida tomorrow and be in the lineup when the Jets take on the Florida Panthers..."
March 04

Winnipeg Free Press
"Draw your own conclusions from this nugget of information, Winnipeg Jets fans:
Defenceman Dustin Byfuglien, who exited Sunday's 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils in the third period after crashing into the boards awkwardly, was one of seven skaters who participated in Monday's optional..."
February 26

Winnipeg Sun
"The Winnipeg Jets list of walking wounded has grown by a couple of members.
Right-winger Antti Miettinen saw his comeback stopped after one brief shift, while defenceman Dustin Byfuglien went into the boards awkwardly during the third period and was unable to finish the game.
Jets head coach..."
February 25

Arctic Ice Hockey
"Though it was speculated days in advance, it's now official that goaltender Al Montoya will get his second consecutive start for the Winnipeg Jets as Ondrej Pavelec still isn't in game shape after suffering from the flu these past few days.
PATRICK WILLIAMS @pwilliamsNHL
Noel: Montoya played..."
February 12

Arctic Ice Hockey
"Coming off of a huge 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators yesterday that featured a 33-save shutout for Al Montoya, the Winnipeg Jets likely returned home in high spirits. Those spirits may be even higher today, as friend-of-the-blog Darrin Bauming tweeted the following from today's optional..."
February 11

Winnipeg Free Press
"It's been more than a week now and Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien remains sidelined with an undisclosed injury.
Byfuglien will miss his fifth straight game today, receiving treatment at home. He was seen at the MTS Centre Friday watching the Toronto Maple Leafs practise. The Jets say..."
February 09

Winnipeg Sun
"Dustin Byfuglien looks like he’s inching closer to a return, but it won’t come tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Byfuglien, who missed the past three games with a lower-body injury, joined Winnipeg Jets strength and conditioning coach Lee Stubbs for a twirl prior to the morning skate on..."
February 07

Winnipeg Sun
"You to have think that Dustin Byfuglien in particular and the Winnipeg Jets organization as a whole were breathing sighs of relief on Monday.
After all, it could have been worse for the Jets' star defenceman.
By avoiding a trial and having the more severe charges thrown out by the court,..."
July 24

Winnipeg Free Press
"Dustin Byfuglien sent a re-assurance to Winnipeg Jets fans on Sunday -- don't worry about my health.
The 26-year-old defenceman doesn't speak very often to reporters but he did before the Jets' home game with the Carolina Hurricanes.
"It's just little bumps and bruises; you get sore at this..."
March 19

Winnipeg Free Press
"Claude NOEL and Charlie Huddy have found a way to reach Dustin Byfuglien in a manner like no other coaches before them. The result has been the ascent of both the player and the Winnipeg Jets.
Byfuglien is, in Noel's words, "driving the bus," and the entire team has followed.
This time last..."
March 08

Winnipeg Free Press
"Before we even met him he was in trouble. Busted for boating while intoxicated and reportedly bloated beyond playing condition. Dustin Byfuglien did not make the best impression on fans of the new Winnipeg Jets.
Since then, Byfuglien, whose lawyer will appear at a settlement conference on..."
January 31

Winnipeg Free Press
"After a win and a Saturday shootout loss during their brief stay at home this week, the Winnipeg Jets left today for Raleigh, N.C., without stars Dustin Byfuglien and Evander Kane.
The Jets meet the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday and then play the Rangers in New York on Tuesday."
January 23

Winnipeg Free Press
"It seems that being an NHL all-star and a father rather agree with Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien.
The 26-year-old from Roseau, Minn., was as relaxed and engaging as he's been all season Friday when he met with reporters at the MTS Centre to discuss his selection to play in the NHL's..."
January 14

Winnipeg Free Press
"If you've been wondering what all the fuss is about in regard to Dustin Byfuglien and why the Winnipeg Jets care so much about him and his game, you got your answer Monday night.
Punishing, defensive, judicious and opportunistic describe Byfuglien's game and there was plenty of evidence to back..."
November 15

Winnipeg Free Press
"He has become an easy target. A big, 6-5, 260-plus-pound target with the proverbial bull's-eye in bright red on his back.
But, just for the record, there a few things that need to be clarified:
-- Dustin Byfuglien is NOT responsible for the ongoing financial crisis in Greece;
--..."
November 08

Winnipeg Free Press
"If Dustin Byfuglien wants to be a forward, let him, because he's making a hash of things right now as a defenceman.
Byfuglien is talented, no doubt, and loves to bull his way into the offensive zone and create havoc. The problem is he doesn't have the ability or inclination to recover and get..."
October 16

Toronto Sun
"He'll no doubt be hearing catcalls in enemy rinks, even more now that he's given them some fodder.
At times, he'll be the butt of jokes about his weight. As if he wasn't already.
But when he walks into the Winnipeg Jets dressing room for the first time since his brush with the law..."
September 03

St. Paul Pioneer Press
"NHL all-star and Minnesota native Dustin Byfuglien was arrested Wednesday night on Lake Minnetonka on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.
Byfuglien, who was born in Minneapolis and grew up in Roseau, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. on Lower Lake South in Excelsior and refused to take a blood or..."
September 02

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay said defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has been "sore for a little while" and that his lower-body injury acted up in Monday's practice.
Byfuglien did not travel with the Thrashers to Raleigh for tonight's game against Carolina and will miss his first game of the..."
March 10

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Dustin Byfuglien did not make the trip with the Thrashers to Raleigh for Wednesday's game against the Hurricanes.
Byfuglien left Monday's practice early and did not practice on Tuesday. The Thrashers are listing the injury as "lower body." Byfuglien, listed as day to day, will miss his first..."
March 09